Obituary Listing

Jun 20, 2021

Barbara K. Venable, 78, of Champaign passed away on Sunday, June 20th, 2021, at the Piatt County Nursing Home, Monticello.

Barb was born on June 30, 1942, in Springfield, IL, the second oldest of seven children. She was lovingly raised by her mother, Doris (Chaney) Venable. She married Norman Estes on May 1, 1960.

Jun 20, 2021

Jean Henderson Osborn, a well-respected educator and textbook author, passed away at her home in Champaign on June 20 at age 91.

Jean was born in Stockton, California, in 1930. Her mother, Ann Shaw Henderson, died shortly after childbirth. Her father, Roy Henderson, worked as a traveling salesperson, so Jean led a somewhat itinerant life...

Jun 19, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, IL-  Beatrice Sue Gaines, 76, of Champaign, passed away at 3:55 PM, Saturday, June 19, 2021 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, IL.

There will be a memorial visitation from 5-8PM, Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at the Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana, IL.  Graveside services will be held...

Jun 19, 2021

Doris Joanne Walker, 83, of Lafayette Tennessee, formerly of Philo passed away at 6:37 p.m. on June 19, 2021 at her home.

Doris was born in Tuscola, Illinois on March 1, 1938 the daughter of William Floyd Vice and Lorene(Martin) Wright and step-father Gershem Wright.  She married Ronald Gustafson Sr. and he passed away on...

Jun 18, 2021

Robert "Scott" Taylor, 68, of Atwood passed away on June 18th, 2021, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

Scott was born on September 17th, 1952, in Danville, IL to parents Virgil and Lena (Burrus) Taylor. He married his wife Brenda (Garner) on December 20th, 1971, in Decatur, IL. Scott was a long time Fighting Illini and Chicago...

Jun 17, 2021

Donald E. Parsons, 82, of Urbana passed away at 9:03am on Thursday, June 17th, 2021, at Carle Foundation Hospital.

A graveside service will be held at 1pm on Thursday, June 24th, 2021, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Urbana.

Don was born on August 17, 1938, in Ontario, Canada to parents Melville and Lola (Orr)...

Jun 16, 2021

Barbara Jean Griffiths (Thompson) was born October 10, 1932 in Decatur IL, and passed away June 16, 2021 at home in Urbana, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents Lloyd & Willard Thompson, infant son Robert, sister Iva Leonardelli, son-in-law Carl Crusius & most of her family. She is survived by daughter Vickie & son-in-law...

Jun 15, 2021

Robert "Bob" J. Feller, 72, of White Heath passed away at 6:10 p.m. on June 15, 2021, while doing what he loved best: working outside at his rural home. Bob was born on September 9, 1948 in Herscher, Illinois the second son of Richard and Norma(Genotte)Feller. He married Theresa English on October 9, 1997 in Urbana, Illinois.  ...

Jun 14, 2021

URBANA, IL-  Gary Eugene Bouck, 78, of Urbana, passed away at 10:03 AM, Monday, June 14, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, June 18, 2021 at the Living Word Family Church, 1000 Park Ave, St. Joseph, with visitation one hour prior to the...

Jun 12, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, IL-  Linda Anne Wilson, 56, of Champaign, passed away at 2:00 PM, on Saturday, June 12, 2021.

There will be a memorial service at 1:00 PM, on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at the Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana, IL.  Pastor Mark Brown and Pastor Scott Boyd will officiate.

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Jun 12, 2021

Barbara Adair Carling, 87, of Urbana passed away on Saturday, June 12th, 2021, at her home in Urbana.

Barbara was born on March 3rd, 1934, in Watseka, IL to parents Barker and Agnes (Little) Adair. She grew up in Jackson, Michigan and moved to Urbana, IL during her Junior year where she went on to...

Jun 11, 2021

Virginia May Smith, 87 of Champaign passed away at 1:40 p.m. on June 11, 2021 at her home, surrounded by family. Virginia was born in Edgewood, Illinois on May 12, 1934 to parents Vernon and Hazel (Liggett) Ragle. On June 23, 1956 Virginia married Cecil Smith in Champaign. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband...

Jun 10, 2021

Susan Stansbury, 65, passed away at 4:05 p.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital. Susan was born on April 22, 1956 in Biloxi, Mississippi the daughter of William and Donna(Voorhees) Kelts. Sue married Dan Stansbury on August 11, 1979 in Urbana, Illinois. She is survived by her husband; son- Paul Thomas(Brittany)Stansbury of Tuscola; daughter...

Jun 10, 2021

Patricia Kramer-Brown, of Jerseyville, Illinois, passed away on June 10, 2021 surrounded by her family. A visitation will be held on June 16, 2021, at the Renner-Wikoff Chapel in Urbana from 5-7pm. A funeral service will be held at 1pm on June 17, 2021, at the Vineyard Church in Urbana. A graveside service will be held at...

Jun 9, 2021

TUCSON, AZ- Cynthia Ann Letot, 64, of Tucson, Arizona and formerly of Champaign, passed away on June 9, 2021 in Tucson.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at the Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana; with visitation one hour prior at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow at...

Jun 7, 2021

Louise Ann Hale McCartney, 90, passed away at 8:44 a.m. on June 7, 2021 at Hearthstone Manor, Woodstock, Illinois. Louise was born on September 3, 1930 in Clayton, Missouri the daughter of Herbert S and Louise (Stevenson)Hale. She married David E McCartney on June 28, 1952 in Peoria, Illinois. David passed away on February 9, 1985. She...

Jun 6, 2021

ARCOLA, IL-  Carla Jean Lyons, 59, of Arcola, IL passed away at 3:59 PM, Sunday, June 6, 2021, at her residence. Per her request, there will no public visitation or funeral.  Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana, is assisting the family with arrangements. Carla was born September 26, 1961, in Springfield, IL, a daughter of Robert...

Jun 5, 2021

Man Youn Park, 82 of Champaign passed away Saturday June 5, 2021 at home.  She was born in Won Ju, Korea on January 24, 1939.  She married Su He Park on November 30, 1961 and he preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be 7:00 PM Tuesday, June 8 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory with...

Jun 5, 2021

Jonathan Westfield, 54, passed away at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital. He was born in Champaign, Illinois on October 27, 1966 the son of Ernest and Carol Ann (Williams) Westfield. He is survived by his sons- Nolan Westfield of Savoy, Tanner Westfield and Walker Westfield both of Champaign; brothers- Ernest Westfield...

Jun 4, 2021

After a courageous battle with cancer, Kenneth "Kenny" Mills, 69, peacefully passed away at 1:10 am, Friday, June 4, 2021 at home in Pesotum, surrounded by loved ones. Kenny was born April 10, 1952, in Danville, the son of Gerald Mills and Jane Jordan Mills.

Survivors include his wife, Lou Anne (Archer) Mills, two daughters,...